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Green Darner

Anax Junius

Photo by TammiElisa
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Field Notes

Description:

Huge dragonfly with vibrant colors. It was probably at lease 4 inches long. Bright green on front and bright blue abdomen.

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Green Darner

Species ID Suggestions

Green Darner

Anax junius

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Dan Doucette
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Geodialist
I second Dan's ID: Green Darner (Anax junius), as indicated by the "bullseye" on top of its head.

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Global Dragonflies & Damselflies
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PublishedSeptember 5, 2011

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